Juicer Insert with Adapter Element for Multi-Function Food Processor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing juicing devices require significant user effort and often necessitate additional storage for dedicated juicing purposes, which is inefficient and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A preparation vessel with a rotatable tool holder that can accommodate a juicing insert, allowing the juicing tool to be driven via the tool holder, eliminating the need for an additional device and simplifying the juicing process by integrating it with existing kitchen appliances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a dedicated juicing device is used, then juicing function is achieved, but device complexity and storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The preparation vessel is designed to perform multiple functions including mixing, heating, and juicing by accepting different tool holders and inserts. The juicer insert can be placed into the preparation vessel which already has a motorized drive system, allowing the same device to serve both as a food processor and a juicer, eliminating the need for separate dedicated juicing equipment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual juicing tools are used, then juicing function is achieved, but user effort and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The juicer insert is designed to be self-contained with all necessary juicing components (cone, sieve, pressing elements) integrated into a single unit that attaches to the motorized tool holder. The motor provides the driving force automatically, eliminating the need for manual cranking or pressing operations that characterize traditional manual juicers.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a separate juicing device is used, then dedicated juicing capability is achieved, but storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The juicing functionality is merged with the existing preparation vessel by using the same motorized drive system and container. The juicer insert fits into the preparation vessel, combining two functions (food processing and juicing) into a single device, thereby eliminating the need for separate storage space for a dedicated juicer.
4Productivity
If electric juicers are used, then juicing efficiency is improved, but device complexity and specialization increase
Solution Approach 1:
The preparation vessel with motorized drive provides the electrical power and rotational motion needed for efficient juicing, while the simple juicer insert design maintains low complexity. The motorized system handles the complex functions of power delivery and speed control, allowing the insert itself to remain a relatively simple mechanical component that can be easily attached and removed.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a juicer insert (1) for insertion into a preparation vessel (2) which has at least one rotatable tool holder (4), comprising at least one adapter element (5) and at least one juicer tool (6), wherein the adapter element (5) is designed to be coupled at least indirectly to the tool holder (4) for transmitting a torque, wherein the juicer tool (6) is connected to the adapter element (5) such that a rotation of the adapter element (5) causes a rotation of the juicer tool (6).